I easily found these ingredients for this lemon-flavored fish dinner. Halibut is a firm, white fish with a mild flavor. Fresh lemon sauce brightens the fish. If halibut is not available, any firm white fish such as cod or mahi-mahi can be used. Look for the freshest fish available. Or, I like to keep fish that is flash frozen when caught in my freezer. This way I can be sure to have some on hand.

The best way to defrost fish is to place it in the refrigerator overnight. It slowly defrosts this way, preventing crystals forming that can damage the texture. If you are in a hurry, place the wrapped fish in a bowl of cold water and change the water every 30 minutes. Don’t thaw it in warm water or in the microwave oven.

HELPFUL HINTS

n Olive bread or any other type of bread will go well with this recipe.

n Sliced olives can be used instead of capers.

COUNTDOWN

n Make zucchini salad and set aside.

n Make lemon dressing for the halibut.

n Saute halibut.

SHOPPING LIST

1 lemon, 3/4 pound halibut, 1 small bottle capers, 2 small zucchini, 1 package cherry tomatoes, 1 bottle dried oregano and 1 whole wheat baguette.

Staples: Olive oil, reduced-fat salad dressing, salt and black peppercorns.